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Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne

Germany, Cologne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne is a co-educational Greek-affiliated school in Cologne, Germany, located at An der Linde 19-21. The school offers a bilingual and cross-cultural learning context through active European partnerships. Its renovated lending library holds 50 English-language titles, 120 German-language titles, and more than 1,000 Greek-language literary works, supporting multilingual study and research. The curriculum and extracurriculars emphasize language development, culture, and international collaboration, including Erasmus+ exchanges with a Danish partner focused on language, culture, and game design, and participation in the European Day of Languages with multilingual projects. European Day of Languages 2025 included a visit to an exhibition at the KAI 10 Foundation Arthena Düsseldorf titled Language/Text/Image, Can you hear me? Can you see me?, and language-related activities; European Day of Languages 2026 featured multilingual projects and videos under the theme Languages Unite. A collaboration with the University of Peloponnese's Department of Speech Therapy supports innovative teaching for bilingual and multilingual learners, and outdoor learning experiences complement cross-cultural engagements across Erasmus+ activities.

The Essentials

Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne has instruction in English.

Location
Located in Cologne, Germany. The address is An der Linde 19-21, 50668 Köln. It is the Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne.

Stages
The school provides Gymnasium and Lyceum levels.

Type
Co-educational.

Country affiliation
Greece

Religious affiliation
Orthodox (Greek Orthodox)

School day structure
The school operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 14:05. The timetable comprises seven periods: 1st 8:30-9:15; 2nd 9:15-10:00 with a 15-minute break; 3rd 10:15-11:00; 4th 11:00-11:45 with a 15-minute break; 5th 12:00-12:45; 6th 12:55-13:30; 7th 13:30-14:05. The timetable per class for 2025-2026 will be posted when finalized, with classes including A' Gymnasium, B' Gymnasium, C' Gymnasium, A' Lyceum, B' Lyceum, and C' Lyceum.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne is a Greek school unit in Cologne. The Deputy Principal of the School Unit is Aikaterini Liaskopoulou. The President of the Parents and Guardians Association is Chrysoula Stogiannari. The Assistant Education Inspector for Düsseldorf has pedagogical responsibility for the school. The Internal Regulation of Operation was prepared by the principal with input from all teaching staff, the Administrative Council of the Parents and Guardians Association, and the fifteen-member Student Council, and will be approved by the Assistant Education Inspector of Düsseldorf.
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application or admission fee for enrolment at the Greek Gymnasium‑Lyceum of Cologne for the 2026/2027 academic year; the unit operates as a Greek public secondary school abroad.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- There are no tuition fees for any year group (Gymnasium or Lyceum). No per‑term or per‑year tuition charges apply for the 2026/2027 school year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Regular tuition billing and payment terms do not apply because the school does not charge tuition. Any occasional, itemized charges (for optional activities, field trips, or specific paid services) would be billed on an ad‑hoc basis and follow the payment terms stated at the time those activities are offered. The school publishes enrolment information for 2026/2027.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school does not operate as a boarding/boarding‑house institution; it is a day school at the postal address An der Linde 19‑21, 50668 Köln. Therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, textbooks, supplies, trips, extracurriculars)
- There are no compulsory school tuition or application charges, but parents should expect to cover incidental, out‑of‑pocket items such as personal stationery, school supplies, contributions for optional extracurricular activities, and costs for voluntary school trips or excursions when these are offered.
- The school maintains a lending library and publishes lists of books available to students; required textbooks and any associated purchase costs are managed through the school's usual enrolment/term procedures. Parents should plan for these typical incidental expenses.

Refund information
- There are no tuition refunds because no tuition is charged. Refund rules for any paid optional activities or camps are determined individually at the time those activities are offered; standard tuition refund policies are not applicable.

Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / cash)
- Since there are no regular tuition or application fees, no standard tuition payment methods are required. For any occasional paid items (optional activities, trip fees, etc.), the school will specify accepted payment methods at the time of billing; parents should follow the payment instructions provided with each activity notice.

Short summary
- For the 2026/2027 academic year the Greek Gymnasium‑Lyceum of Cologne is a Greek public day school with no application fees, no tuition fees at any grade level, and no boarding fees. Parents are normally responsible only for incidental, optional, or activity‑specific costs (books, supplies, trips, extracurricular program fees) which are billed separately when required.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
European Day of Languages 2024 highlighted cooperation, initiative, and cross-cultural exchange. Students collaborated across languages, produced multilingual posters, and conveyed messages in several languages. The activities fostered appreciation of multiculturalism, equality, and collaboration, and encouraged viewing languages as bridges of communication and understanding. The school organized the event with involvement from English and German language teachers. The school aims to cultivate openness to diversity and to prepare students to contribute to a multilingual, multicultural society.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
During Erasmus+ activities, English was used to enable authentic communication among students from different countries. The two-day Erasmus+ event brought together participants from multiple countries and featured exchanges and activities conducted in English. The experience demonstrated the role of English as a lingua franca for cross-cultural learning. Students shared ideas, practices, and experiences in English during the program. The school supports international collaboration through programs that involve English-language communication.

Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes wellbeing through health education and related programs. A seminar on sexually transmitted diseases was organized as part of the health education initiative, underscoring the school's commitment to student health and safety. The program emphasizes well-being, social empathy, responsibility, and mutual respect as core values. Through credible medical guidance and discussion, students gain knowledge to make informed, healthy choices that support their physical and mental health and strengthen relationships.

Safeguarding
The school integrates safeguarding and health education into its programs. A health seminar on sexually transmitted diseases was conducted on January 22, 2025 as part of the One Polyclinic at School initiative, led by Dr. Eleftherios Perrakis. The session emphasized factors affecting sexual and reproductive health, protective practices, and the promotion of sexual education. It highlighted critical thinking to challenge prejudices and myths, and encouraged responsible future choices that safeguard students' physical and mental health and their interpersonal and social relationships. The program reinforces the school's commitment to protecting students and promoting safe, informed decision-making.
Parent Experience

Community
The Greek Gymnasium-Lyceum of Cologne opens to society through modern tools and means with the aim of highlighting the scientific and cultural dimensions of the educational work and promoting good practices and actions of the school community. In 2026-2027, the Blessing Ceremony was held for the new school year. The school participated in the European Day of Languages 2026 under the Languages Unite! initiative, with students producing videos to show that languages help people communicate, collaborate, and come closer. A two-day Erasmus+ exchange with Denmark's Viden Djurs – Erhvervsskole, Gymnasier & VUC explored language, culture, and game design, and a collaboration with the University of Peloponnese began to study effective Greek-language teaching in multilingual contexts.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents and Guardians Association (PTA) forms a collaborative body with the school and is led by the President, Chrysa Stogiannari. The PTA operates in direct cooperation with the Principal and the teaching staff to support school life. Parents/guardians participate in school life by attending informational meetings and updating their contact details, and they inform the school about their child's medications; the school does not provide medicines. The PTA emphasizes the partnership of students, teachers, the principal, and the PTA and other governance structures to foster a democratic, open school climate and regular communication between families and the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a renovated lending library with 50 books in English, 120 in German, and more than 1,000 Greek-language literary titles.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Erasmus+ activities include a two‑day Denmark–Cologne program focusing on language, culture and game design, hosting 13 Danish students and 2 teachers for events around language and school life and student game design presentations. European Day of Languages 2025 included a visit to an exhibition at the KAI 10 Foundation Arthena Düsseldorf titled Language/Text/Image. Can you hear me? Can you see me? and language‑related activities; European Day of Languages 2026 featured multilingual projects and videos under the theme Languages Unite.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school hosted a two-day Erasmus+ exchange with a Danish partner focusing on language, culture, and game design. Danish students presented and discussed their games and development experiences, while participants worked in mixed-language groups and used English for authentic communication. The school also collaborates with the University of Peloponnese's Department of Speech Therapy to study innovative teaching methods for bilingual and multilingual learners.

Arts & Creative
The student group produced two short animated videos for the European Day of Languages. The school's choir performed at events, sometimes with guitar accompaniment and a Cretan lyra. Danish partners in the Erasmus+ project presented games and discussed their development experiences. Game design and other digital media projects are featured in cross-cultural activities at the school.

Cultural & Language
The school participated in the European Day of Languages in 2026 under the banner Languages Unite. A multilingual student group collaborated on language-focused activities and created two short videos to illustrate how languages unite people. The activities emphasized multilingual communication in authentic conditions, including English usage during exchanges.

Social & Hobbies
A mixed-language student group collaborated on language-focused activities and produced two short animation videos. Erasmus+ activities included Cologne Mission – Neighbourhood Discovery, an outdoor, language- and culture-focused learning experience with missions, photography, and creative challenges. The exchange allowed students to engage in cross-cultural collaboration and learn through language and culture.

Leadership & Professional
A student group led language-related initiatives during European Day of Languages. Erasmus+ exchanges involve student participants organized with the support of teachers and school leadership. The school promotes international collaborations with partners such as a Danish school and the University of Peloponnese, expanding opportunities for student leadership and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Cologne Mission – Neighbourhood Discovery combined language activities with outdoor exploration of the surrounding area. The activities included missions, photography, language tasks, and creative challenges. Outdoor exploration and cross-cultural engagement were part of the Erasmus+ experiences.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start of the 2025-2026 school year: The schools open on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, and classes begin on that day. This marks the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. The notice is signed by the Deputy Director, Liaskopoulou Aikaterini. 2. Enrollment for new students: Guardians of students or adult students who have not yet registered at the school are asked to complete registration immediately. This notice urges immediate enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. The notice is signed by the Deputy Director, Liaskopoulou Aikaterini.
School Events
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